Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to extend eligibility for the Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme to include everyone aged 22 to 25 inclusive, using powers under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019.
The current age limit of 21 creates an unfair cliff-edge for young people entering work, apprenticeships or higher education. Extending the scheme would reduce socio-economic disadvantage, boost workforce participation and aid net-zero targets.
Petitioner: James Bond
Status: Closed
Date published: 18 June 2026
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10 September 2026: The Committee agreed to close the petition under Rule 15.7 of Standing Orders on the basis that the Scottish Government does not intend to change the age of eligibility for free bus travel and has confirmed plans to introduce a rollout of a nationwide £2 bus fare cap by the end of this Parliamentary session.
Meeting of the Public Petitions Committee, 10 September 2026
PE2216/A: Scottish Government written submission, 3 August 2026 (119KB, pdf) posted 18 August 2026